At the Crescendo, Vols. 1 & 2 [Live]

1. It's Only a Paper Moon

2. Just a Gigolo

3. Three Little Words

4. On the Sunny Side of the Street

5. Somebody Loves Me

6. Why Was I Born?

7. If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)

8. Mean to Me

9. You Took Advantage of Me

10. Body and Soul

11. I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plans

12. Can't We Be Friends?

13. Among My Souvenirs

14. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself a Letter)

15. Stay as Sweet as You Are

16. Fine and Dandy

17. I've Got the World on a String

18. What Is This Thing Called Love?

19. Crazy Rhythm

20. Limehouse Blues

See all 23 tracks on this disc

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Average customer rating: great purchase simply put Absolutely the #1 Neil Young Album Neil - what's the deal? CD GREAT-DVD, FORGET IT

Live at Massey Hall (CD/DVD) Neil Young Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live at the Fillmore East West My Name Is Buddy Sky Blue Sky Stand in the Fire ASIN: B000MTPANQ Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. On The Way Home
2. Tell Me Why
3. Old Man
4. Journey Through The Past
5. Helpless
6. Love In Mind
7. A Man Needs A Maid/Heart of Gold Suite
8. Cowgirl In The Sand
9. Don't Let It Bring You Down
10. There's a World
11. Bad Fog Of Loneliness
12. The Needle And The Damage Done
13. Ohio
14. See The Sky About To Rain
15. Down By The River
16. Dance Dance Dance
17. I Am A Child

Tracks:

1. On The Way Home
2. Tell Me Why
3. Old Man
4. Journey Through The Past
5. Helpless
6. Love In Mind
7. A Man Needs A Maid/Heart of Gold Suite
8. Cowgirl In The Sand
9. Don't Let It Bring You Down
10. There's a World
11. Bad Fog Of Loneliness
12. The Needle And The Damage Done
13. Ohio
14. See The Sky About To Rain
15. Down By The River
16. Dance Dance Dance
17. I Am A Child

Amazon.com

"I'm gonna sing mostly new songs tonight," Neil Young tells the rapt Massey Hall audience, "...I've written so many new ones that I can't think of anything else to do with them other than sing 'em." He steps to the mic unadorned, distant from CSNY's rippled harmonies or Crazy Horse's yowl, hypnotically nailing 17 tracks on this unreleased 1971 solo set. You hear him tower at vocal heights on the chorus for "Old Man" (then a debuted, brand-new song) and name-check Canada on "Journey to the Past" and North Ontario on "Helpless," much to the Toronto crowd's delight. The sound is impeccable, and the closeness to Young in this spare setting exhilarates--especially his vocal quavering in the high registers, his intricate guitar work, and an overall vibe that exceeds description. And the DVD: Here you catch Young in tightly framed, starkly-lit shots, flourishing in the early years of an unparalleled rock career. Not only that, you get commentary from 1997, a rare window on how Young thinks, how he speaks, his humor. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

One of the greatest singer-songwriters of the rock era. Solo. Acoustic. January 19, 1971. Live At Massey Hall, the legendary concert from Neil Young, is finally officially released, and in highresolution stereo, in this CD+DVD package (also as a solo CD). The acclaimed Toronto performance features classics "Old Man" and, in a suite, "A Man Needs A Maid" and "Heart Of Gold" (before they were recorded for Harvest) along with some of his most popular songs ("Cowgirl In The Sand," "Ohio") as well as the most obscure ("Bad Fog Of Loneliness"). Live At Massey Hall is a newly mined rock gem.

Customer Reviews:

great purchase.......2007-07-19

Captures Neil Young at a great period of creativity. Classic solo versions of earlier work, exposure to stripped-down versions of future hits, and great piano and guitar work. DVD also captures the whole thing, really gives you a feeling for what Young's life was like back then.

simply put.......2007-07-17

One of the best live performance albums ever. Released today, it provides a rare crystallized insight into the explosive creativity of Neil Young in the early 1970s. This recording is as intimate as it gets -and as honest as true confession.

Brilliant, moving, passionate, real. Oh, how rare that is in 2007. How joyful when you hear it.

Absolutely the #1 Neil Young Album.......2007-07-13

Because of this album, I have become a compulsive Neil Young freak. This is the CD that made me compulsive about the guy (and anyone he worked with). Buy it. NOW.

I have always liked Neil Young, but this album puts him in an entirely new light for me. I used to think of him as a subpar Dylan -- nice tunes, distinctive homey voice, not as prolific. All of that changed with Massey Hall's release. It is mesmerizing. The sound quality is truly audiophile -- how did they DO that? The album is so good it forced me to study Neil and his art in depth.

Having studied his work now, I'd now put Neil Young on par with Lennon/McCartney, Bob Dylan and George Harrison as a singer-songwriter. Most would disagree with me, but I would now put him even above Bob Dylan, for the simple reason that Neil Young has never lost a step in 40 years. Even the "dark years" produced wonderful albums. The songs here are simply stunning. They will literally bring tears to your eyes.

The DVD is worth having because it has a few interesting interviews -- especially the one with the "Old Man."

Neil - what's the deal?.......2007-06-24

Here's the skinny on the DVD: The extra features, such as a clip from Neil performing 2 songs on "the Johnny Cash show" and the footage of Neil on his ranch with the hired hand that inspired the song "Old Man", are pretty cool. But I began to notice subtle differnces in the audio and the video (very subtle - but they're there). Then it hit me: The video is NOT the same performance as the audio track. That's why there is no video footage of the portions where Neil is speaking to the audience and on quite a few of the songs as well. The video of this Massey Hall show doesn't exist.
This is what I would expect from a bootleg. Why Neil Young feels the need to market a con such as these (see the reviews on the Filmore East show) is beyond me. But I still love him...

CD GREAT-DVD, FORGET IT.......2007-06-18

Short, sweet and to the point. The concert at Massey Hall is a Neil Young acoustical classic. A lot of songs that were new at the time and have since become classics along with a few old favorites.

Unless you just have to have everything by Neil Young, just get the CD - you can live without the DVD. Out of 68 minutes, a repeat of the CD, you get - if you're lucky, maybe 20 minutes of poorly photographed concert footage. And what's the remainder? If you're stoned and really get your jollies in watching a film of tape recorder taping the concert, you'll truly enjoy the DVD. Yep, that's the bulk of the DVD - a tape recorder recording the concert with Neil singing in the background. And from the looks of the surroundings, the tape recorder isn't even at Massey Hall, but probably somewhere else.

A truly great CD which belongs in the collection of every Neil Young fan. You can live without the DVD and not miss a thing. Take the money you'll save by purchasing just the CD sans DVD and buy another Neil Young album.

Average customer rating: Classic Neil in his Prime! An Intimate Experience With Neil Young Live perfect Real Classic

Live at Massey Hall 1971 Neil Young Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live at the Fillmore East Stand in the Fire Sky Blue Sky West The Search ASIN: B000MTPANG Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. On The Way Home
2. Tell Me Why
3. Old Man
4. Journey Through The Past
5. Helpless
6. Love In Mind
7. A Man Needs a Maid/Heart Of Gold Suite
8. Cowgirl In The Sand
9. Don't Let It Bring You Down
10. There's A World
11. Bad Fog Of Loneliness
12. The Needle And The Damage Done
13. Ohio
14. See The Sky About To Rain
15. Down By The River
16. Dance Dance Dance
17. I Am A Child

Amazon.com

"I'm gonna sing mostly new songs tonight," Neil Young tells the rapt Massey Hall audience, "...I've written so many new ones that I can't think of anything else to do with them other than sing 'em." He steps to the mic unadorned, distant from CSNY's rippled harmonies or Crazy Horse's yowl, hypnotically nailing 17 tracks on this unreleased 1971 solo set. You hear him tower at vocal heights on the chorus for "Old Man" (then a debuted, brand-new song) and name-check Canada on "Journey to the Past" and North Ontario on "Helpless," much to the Toronto crowd's delight. The sound is impeccable, and the closeness to Young in this spare setting exhilarates--especially his vocal quavering in the high registers, his intricate guitar work, and an overall vibe that exceeds description. And the DVD: Here you catch Young in tightly framed, starkly-lit shots, flourishing in the early years of an unparalleled rock career. Not only that, you get commentary from 1997, a rare window on how Young thinks, how he speaks, his humor. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

One of the greatest singer-songwriters of the rock era. Solo. Acoustic. January 19, 1971. Live At Massey Hall, the legendary concert from Neil Young, is finally officially released, and in highresolution stereo, in this CD+DVD package (also as a solo CD). The acclaimed Toronto performance features classics "Old Man" and, in a suite, "A Man Needs A Maid" and "Heart Of Gold" (before they were recorded for Harvest) along with some of his most popular songs ("Cowgirl In The Sand," "Ohio") as well as the most obscure ("Bad Fog Of Loneliness"). Live At Massey Hall is a newly mined rock gem.

Customer Reviews:

Classic Neil in his Prime!.......2007-06-03

Whether you are a Neil Young fan or not, this is a 'must hear' live recording for anyone who loves great folk music! The lyrics and melodies are both pensive and mirthful, taking you back to a simpler time when life and love was easier to contemplate. Neil's trademark stiletto-falsetto-like voice was beginning to peak, piercing your heart gently with melancholic honesty and sincerity. I have been a fan of his most of my life and, although I have enjoyed hearing Neil's later albums and how his talent has evolved through the years, (IMHO) nothing compares to his solo seventies creations! Thanks, Neil, for reminding us once again how music can touch our soul and be a soothing constant in this mad, erratic world.

An Intimate Experience With Neil Young Live.......2007-05-27

The Cd opens to the sound of applause. The first song, "On The Way Home" sets the tone for the following 16 songs. Being a huge Neil Young fan, this is the CD you don't want to miss. When he introduces his "new" songs like "Old Man," I get chills. Amazing vocals combined with an adoring live audience, makes this an intimate listening experience that is beyond awesome. If I couldn't be there, this is the next best thing. He finishes the set with a humble rendition of, "I am a Child." His voice is sweet & sincere and takes me back to another time, the senenties. Also, having my own child now, I found the lyrics particularly profound. If you love Young, you'll love this CD.

perfect.......2007-05-27

Beautiful music by Neil Young. Simple and complex at the same time. Perfect.

Real.......2007-05-14

This is probably one of the most honest and true live recordings in my collection; just Neil with guitar and piano. The performance is top notch, and the sound just soars; perfect blend! Some real highlights are the piano performance of "Heart of Gold", the soft and mysterious "Old Man" and of course, the first two tracks, which reach back to where Neil came from with Buffalo Springfield, and where he "currently" was during the After The Goldrush album. The album is a great bridge between the electric Neil and the Harvest sound he'd record later in the year.

Classic.......2007-05-07

Excellent album; sound quality is great, musicianship is solid as always. Looking forward to hearing many more early Neil Young live albums as they are released from the vault.

Average customer rating: I liked this one You know, it's possible to get better tunes for free, just look... You DO Know Jack Yes, they were that good Great live CD

Sweeping Up the Spotlight: Jefferson Airplane Live at the Fillmore East 1969 Jefferson Airplane Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Last Flight At the Kabuki Theatre Monterey International Pop Festival At Golden Gate Park Take Me to a Circus Tent: The Jefferson Airplane Flight Manual ASIN: B000O76UVW Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. Volunteers
2. Good Shepherd
3. Plastic Fantastic Lover
4. Uncle Sam Blues
5. 3/5 Of a Mile In 10 Seconds
6. You Wear Your Dresses Too Short
7. Come Back Baby
8. Medley: Won't You Try/Saturday Afternoon
9. The Ballad Of You & Me & Pooneil
10. White Rabbit
11. Crown Of Creation
12. The Other Side Of This Life

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Sweeping Up the Spotlight: Live at the Fillmore East 1969 features the definitive edition of Jefferson Airplane, icons of 1960s psychedelic rock and political agitation. Jack Casady and Spencer Dryden hold down the free-floating rhythms on bass and drums, Jorma Kaukonen launches feedback-laced guitar solos, and Paul Kantner adds rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Topping it all are the voices of Marty Balin and the '60s acid queen, Grace Slick. In concert, the Airplane were always more rough and ready than on their acid-hued vinyl. Outside the studio, they were ramshackle and punky, which is why they were sometimes referenced when talking about punk bands like X, who also had male and female lead singers. Despite having six albums under their belt, mostly consisting of original material, the Airplane's live set has a lot of mediocre blues and folk filler. Some of their more characteristic repertoire is sacrificed to workman-like renditions of "Uncle Sam Blues" and "Come Back Baby," albeit with some ripping Kaukonen guitar solos. Balin's raucous rant on "You Wear Your Dresses too Short" is embarrassing in its soul-singer aspirations. Assuming this was their set sequence, it takes a while for the Airplane to congeal on stage. They ride roughshod over much of their materiel, but pull it together two-thirds of the way through on one of their most complex tunes, "The Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil." With its shifting time signatures and overlapping vocal lines and harmonies, it's a challenge to pull off live, but they do, with soaring vocals from Balin and Slick and a long instrumental jam with a fractured guitar solo from Kaukonen and a feature slot for bassist Casady, the most innovative and powerful bassist from that era. That paves the way for a darker version of "White Rabbit," the mock celebration of "Crown of Creation," and their show closer, a hyped rendition of Fred Neil's ballad "The Other Side of This Life." As they always did, the Jefferson Airplane land high. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

I liked this one.......2007-07-12

There are some new previously unreleased live recordings of the Airplane on the market. This one is good, and from their best period. I loved the Airplane in that period, when I consumed illegal substances; crimes for which the statute of limitations has expired. This has material from early Airplane through Volunteers.

The Airplane's musical and technical genius is best reflected in their studio recordings. This is a very good live recording of an excellent sample of their music. If you think you don't have enough Jefferson Airplane records you can buy this one.

You know, it's possible to get better tunes for free, just look..........2007-07-11

"Casady, the most innovative and powerful bassist from that era"

Ha!

Hahaha!

You DO Know Jack.......2007-07-05

We can discuss whether or not this CD is as good as BIPLH or not. A couple things I'd like to mention from my perspective that make this CD different:
1) If you are a fan of Jack's, then you want this CD. He does a solo on Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil that is OFF THE FREAKING HOOK, my brothers and sisters. This solo--and Jack took way too few of them if you ask me-- feels like tectonic plates shifting. On the rest of the CD his playing absolutely ROARS as well. No one before or since has ever played bass like Jack. When Jorma joins in after the solo Jack even manages to feed on the energy and take it to still a higher level.

(Aside: To say the singing and harmonies are "uneven" is to be kind. Like so much of their live work, the vocal are just silly and indulgent.)

2) I really like how you can hear what Kantner was doing for a change. This must be a result of modern sound technology. It adds a dimension that we had to struggle to enjoy in the past and I am very glad they captured his work here.

Is it better than BIPLH? It's different. It's worth it if only for Jack's playing but there is so much more to enjoy too. Take care.

Yes, they were that good.......2007-06-29

I was born and raised in NYC and whenever the JA was at the Fillmore (Spring, August, and over Thanksgiving) I was there for both shows-- the early and late (the latter necessitating going back out after my parents went to bed)-- so I can say with certainty that I was at the performances that are on this disc.

Because of my experience at these shows, the JA was always THE band. Sometimes Mitch Mitchell of the JH Experience would sit in, often there was a free concert in the park on Sunday where the JA, the GD or Santana would blend together.

The creativity of the band, the depth and variety of its musicality, its emotional range, its intensity, its fearlesses (and sometimes they did crash!) and its passion all moved me greatly. And bass player Jack Casady , , , WOW.

The recorded output of the band, as brilliant as most of it is, never fully captured the Airplane live on a night when it was on-- not even "Bless its Pointed Little Head" fully got it-- not the best performance of Bear Melt or Rock Me Baby by a long shot and the other performances such as Its No Secret, 3/5ths of a Mile, Somebody to Love and Plastic Fantastic Lover are no where near the band's peak levels of creativity and intensity.

It is from this perspective that I say that this disc gets it TRUE.

This was the song of my youth (I'm now 54) and with this disc I touch the place in me that is always young.

That said, I teach martial arts for a living and I find that when I play this disc for a training session that my students often ask me "Who was that? That was really good, I want it get one, etc".

There is something here which resonates across time, , ,

The Adventure continues, , ,

Great live CD.......2007-06-27

This is a lot more entertaining than the hit and miss "Live at Filmore East" CD put out a few years ago. The band seems a lot more energetic and up for giving the audience a great performance. The sound quality is still not on par with "Bless It's Pointed Little Head", but far superior than the dismal sound of "Last Flight". The only song they could've left off was "You wear your dresses too short", which goes on far longer than needed. I could think of a dozen other JA songs they could've put in there that would've brought this up to a 5 star release.

Average customer rating: Great performance, great recording ahead of her time Her definitive album Great vocalist One of the best female voices I have ever heard.

Live at Blues Alley Eva Cassidy Manufacturer: Blix Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Contemporary Folk | Live Albums | Folk | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songbird Time After Time Eva by Heart Imagine American Tune ASIN: B000009PO2 Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

1. Cheek To Cheek
2. Stormy Monday
3. Bridge Over Troubled Water
4. Fine And Mellow
5. People Get Ready
6. Blue Skies
7. Tall Trees In Georgia
8. Fields Of Gold
9. Autumn Leaves
10. Honeysuckle Rose
11. Take Me To The River
12. What A Wonderful World
13. Oh, Had I A Golden Thread

Amazon.com

When Eva Cassidy is swinging her way through "Cheek to Cheek" and getting down and bluesy on "Stormy Monday" on this live set from 1996, it's nigh impossible not to get swept up in her voice's vast, barreling force. Her full range, though, becomes most obvious--and soul-shaking--on the slower side, as with Paul Simon's "Bridge over Troubled Water," Buffy Sainte-Marie's "Tall Trees in Georgia," and "What a Wonderful World." On these latter tunes, Cassidy's mix of aching clarity and rich warmth has a melting quality, speaking through the body to some evanescent presence that she seems to know all too well. She improbably makes Sting's "Fields of Gold" an emotional powerhouse just as easily as she makes Billie Holiday's "Fine and Mellow" an offhand declaration of feeling equal to nearly anything in the jazz vocal canon. In doing so she earns her place among the great singers--artists who could take any song and stamp it indelibly as their own. What Eva Cassidy had in her short life was an unbelievably perfect voice and a musical soul that grasped gospel, folk, blues, jazz, and all points in between as if they were mere stops on a single train ride. Alas, her ride ended in 1996, tragically early. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

Recorded live at Blues Alley, Washington, D.C., Jan. 2, 1996, where the late folk singer/songwriter had a loyal following. 13 tracks, including four that appeared on her breakthrough 1998 album, 'Songbird'. Blix Street.

Customer Reviews:

Great performance, great recording.......2007-07-03

I thoroughly enjoyed this and am happy I purchased it. Every bit of it is exceptional, the performance, the venue, and the recording. Definitely a great CD for any collection.

ahead of her time.......2007-05-12

Wonderful music, we have everyone of her CD's. So sad that she isn't still around to make more wonderful music!

Her definitive album.......2007-04-19

As I pulled into work one morning back in '98, I heard a song from this album on a public radio out of DC. Fortunately, reception was clean and clear that morning, and I listened in astonishment to the singer's remarkable interpretation of a song I had heard before (and, quite frankly, didn't really like). I had trouble finding the CD anywhere in Baltimore (there had been only a limited release on a small label), but when I eventually did find it, the whole was as remarkable as the one song.

From start to finish, this is an extraordinary album, showcasing the remarkable breadth of a talent too soon lost. To me, "Live at Blues Alley" is Eva's definitive album, and it ranks in my top ten albums of my fairly extensive collection. Listen to this album.

Great vocalist.......2007-03-20

This album is one of my favorites, the music ranges from joyful to thoughtful to hauntingly beautiful.

One of the best female voices I have ever heard........2007-03-08

This is the second time I have purchased this CD. I bought one for a friend because I have fallen in love with Eva's voice. There are so many qualities in those pipes. She can put her own spin on every song she has redone and made it unique. I really don't have words to describe her. What a loss it is for her family and her fans because she was just beginning to be discovered. She never compromised her art for anyone. She had a pure voice and pure soul and it came thru in her music.

Average customer rating: Grateful sound Beautiful ending for 1976 Welcome new release from the Dead archive Love it Brings Back Memories

Live at the Cow Palace: New Years Eve 1976 The Grateful Dead Manufacturer: Rhino Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live at Massey Hall (CD/DVD) Fillmore West 1969 If I Could Only Remember My Name (CD + DVD-Audio) Three from the Vault Fillmore East: April 1971 ASIN: B000K4XAM6 Release Date: 2007-01-23

Tracks:

1. Greatest Story Ever Told
2. Johnny B. Goode
3. Bird Song
4. Easy Wind
5. Deal
6. That s It For The Other One
7. Wharf Rat
8. Good Lovin
9. Casey Jones
10. China Cat Sunflower
11. I Know You Rider

Amazon.com

If you're a died-in-the-tie-dye fan, you've probably already heard a tape of this show and will be pleased to know that here it sounds amazing; the entire three hour performance is included, mixed and mastered off of original 16-track live master recordings. If you're not already a Deadhead, Live at the Cow Palace: New Years Eve 1976 is an excellent encapsulation of mid '70s Dead. Recorded in-between 1975's invigorating Blues for Allah and 1977's dreadfully myopic Terrapin Station, it's eminently preferable to the live album Steal Yr Face, and goes a long way towards showing that the critically-maligned Godchaux era had a lot going for it. A few of the songs lumber a bit, but there's a real funkiness and versatility to this segment of the band's career that they never really had at any other time. Several stages of the band's career converge, such that the elastically funky version of the late '70s Dead, the almost jazz-fusion Dead of the early '70s, and the soft cowboy folk sound of 1970 of are all here. It's lovely. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Captured in stelar HDCD sound, the Dead's previously unreleased historic New Year's Eve '76 show at the Cow Palace shines on 3CDs loaded with peak-form versions of many of the band's best-know masterpieces.

Customer Reviews:

Grateful sound.......2007-06-12

Great sound and production. This one will get you up and dancing. The Dead always sound awsome live.I'm Glad I found it.

Beautiful ending for 1976.......2007-05-29

First 2007 release of the Grateful Dead (I hope there's more to come). "Live at the Cow Palace" features the complete show The Dead gave on New Year's Eve 1976. Nicely "digipaked", this set also includes a nice booklet with interesting liner notes which focus on (of course) the band, but also on the history of the Cow Palace. These notes point out the bad acoustics of this big hall, but forget about that for this set is beautifuly recorded and the sound quality is simply superb. All the instruments are clearly heard and the sound is certainly warm and tremendously enjoyable.
As for the performance, The Dead were surely inspired that evening. Let's take a brief look at the contents of this 3-cd set.

The first set, as it has happened with The Dead before, proves to be the less interesting. It starts off with "Promised Land", which is nice but doesn't say much. "Bertha" is played more slowly than the classic "Skull and Roses" version. "Mama Tried", in contrast, is played in a more hurried pace than on the aforementioned record. Anyway, there are both nice to hear. "They Love Each Other" proves to be a real treat. It includes a very strong piano solo by Keith Godchaux, and the band sounds very tight. Unfortunately, the results are not the same with "Looks Like Rain", where the group make a couple of easily detectable mistakes, apart from sounding uncomfortable with the song. A nice "Deal" brings the things back together and set the mood for a magnificent "Playing In The Band" which includes, as you can imagine, an extended, pure-beauty jam where everybody flies freely.

1977 started in Winterland with "Sugar Magnolia", and the second CD kicks off. A faster-than-usual and splendid-as-always "Eyes of the World" continues and segues into one of the most wonderful "Wharf Rat" versions I ever heard (a song that is naturally beautiful made even more beautiful. Can you picture that?). After this sonic Eden, we are taken back to reality with some interesting yet more earthy "Good Lovin'" and "Samson and Delilah". "Scarlet Begonias" closes the second CD in its usual relaxed, lovely and cheerful manner.

The last CD takes off with "Around And Around", which usually sounds (to these ears) just plain fair. This version is not the case, embellished with a effective rhythm change in the middle and a fantastic segue into a outstanding "Help On The Way/Slipknot!". Jerry Garcia expands his talent all over, and the band enters into an ethereal landscape where he can speak freely with them in a classic telephatic-empathic-Grateful-Dead-type manner. All this beauty derives in a very short "Drums" and the time comes for a pleasant "Not Fade Away" to distract the listener's mind before a sublime and touching "Morning Dew". "One More Saturday Night" follows and the show finds its proper ending with "Uncle John's Band" (including some usual lyrics confusion) and a simply wonderful "We Bid You Goodnight".
Well, top-notch Dead, warts and all.
A great night of a tremendously talented ensemble.

Post scriptum:
I still can't find the reason for all that detraction against Donna Jean. Go on and loathe her while I enjoy her voice, I don't care.

Welcome new release from the Dead archive.......2007-05-20

There was a period in the late 90s up to a few years ago that the Dead released live albums from their rich back catalogue, including the seminole "Dick's Picks" releases. Things have been much quieter in the last 2-3 years. Among other things, the Dead have turned over further releases from their back catalogue to the well-respected Rhino label.

"Live At the Cow Palace, New Year's Eve, 1976" (3CDs, 22 tracks, 191 min.) brings the 12/31/76 show in its entirety, and the band is generally in great doings. Contrary to many other Dead fans, I've always enjoyed the Godchaux era, and this is as good as any from that era. Set one is somewhat slow in building up, but I love the 20+ min. blowout of Playing In the Band. CD2 brings a great Sugar Magnolia>Eyes of the World>Wharf Rat>Good Loving, but the real jewel on this set is CD3, with a great Slipknot!>Drums>Not Fade Away. Uncle John's Band in the encore is the cherry on top of the cake. Just an great evening of great music all around.

I have usually been impressed with the job Rhino has done with reissued and back catalogue issues, and they don't disappointed me here. Excellent packaging, great liner notes, pictures, it's all here. Bottom line: is this an "essential" live recording in the Dead's output? Probably not, but it certainly is a most enjoyable and welcome addition to the live catalogue of the Dead.

Love it.......2007-05-19

I am not a dead head fan...but like alot of their music...This is the best.Purchased for my husbands birthday!! Made him very happy.
We love it around here.I think its well worth the money spent.

Brings Back Memories.......2007-03-10

I have Without a Net and love that, but Live at the Cow Palace is great! Alot of my faves are on here.

Average customer rating: cat's got the cream with this album Excellent service and product! Cat's Early Seventies' Transition Undoubtedly one of the Cat's classic albums Like all of Cat Stevens' albums - about 2/3 superb

Catch Bull at Four Cat Stevens Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | British Isles | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soft Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soft Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Folk Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Folk Rock | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Teaser and the Firecat Tea for the Tillerman Buddha and the Chocolate Box Mona Bone Jakon Foreigner ASIN: B00004VW0S Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

1. Sitting
2. The Boy with a Moon & Star on His Head
3. Angelsea
4. Silent Sunlight
5. Can't Keep It In
6. 18th Avenue
7. Freezing Steel
8. O Caritas
9. Sweet Scarlet
10. Ruins

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Celebrated and adored for his sanguine lyrics and irresistible hooks, Cat Stevens was one of the rare singer-songwriters capable of composing genuinely optimistic songs that didn't leave a sappy residue in listeners' ears. However, even a cursory listen to 1972's Catch Bull at Four proves that the Cat had seen darkness, too, and that those darker elements had become more pronounced than they'd been in the past. His vocal style shifts from the cool croon that made Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat top sellers to a harsher, almost growling delivery. The album's standouts--the wistful reverie "Sitting" and the delightfully infectious "Can't Keep It In"--are resolute in lyric and melody. Rambling, mystical odes such as "The Boy with a Moon & Star on His Head," "Angelsea," and "Sweet Scarlet" offer quaintly romantic imagery and lavishly undulating melodies. But it's the mercurial dynamics and driving melody of "18th Avenue (Kansas City Nightmare)" and the bitter conviction of "Ruins" that give the album a backbone and a sense of balance. --Sally Weinbach

Customer Reviews:

cat's got the cream with this album .......2005-11-28

a beautiful album of folk rock ditty's which send you in a daze of happiness
from the opening track "sittin" you know you're in for something special then comes
"the boy with the moon and stars on his head"
a beautiful song i can see myself in a poppy field watching the sunset whenever i play this song..hell i think i'm gonna do that
angelsea beautiful tear jerking
silent sunlight another class song from the cat
18th avenue [kansas city nightmare] my second favorite track on this album
freezing steel good just not great still the steven's
o'caritas another one of my favorites
sweet scarlet my favorite a beauty
ruins no way this is great

catch bull at four 10/5 steven's and his many highs
god bless you cat stevens

Excellent service and product!.......2005-10-25

Thanks for the great memories every time I play this CD. Delivered promptly and packed well.

Cat's Early Seventies' Transition.......2005-01-28

Cat Stevens' fourth album for A&M records is a definite treat. The first Cat Stevens LP to feature a promotional label: (2 different labels on one record), and I believe the first of those 4 albums to feature electrical instruments. This album contains the top 20 hit "Sitting" as well as the acoustic masterpiece "Boy with a moon and star on his head". Cat's first big rocker was "Freezing Steel" from side 2. Also included are "Angelsea" and "Silent Sunlight" which i think are the best ones on the album. The remastered CD has brilliant sound, just like the LP right out of the shrink wrap. If you are just discovering the sound of Cat Stevens, "Catch Bull At Four" is an excellent first choice. The musical energy will fill you up.

Undoubtedly one of the Cat's classic albums.......2004-10-23

It is unfortunate that many reviewers of `Catch bull at four' have tended to regard it as a poorer quality album than its two predecessors `Tea for the tillerman' and `Teaser and the Firecat'. I feel that this does the album a great injustice; no artist should be expected to remain unchanging in style, and if he had simply stayed with a winning formula after the success of `Teaser' Cat Stevens could rightly have been criticized. However, Stevens demonstrated integrity and vision throughout the early years of the 1970s, with each of his first five Island Records albums showing a clear progression and artistic development, even if on occasions (perhaps most notably `Foreigner') this was not always commercially successful.

After achieving a very focused and concise style on `Teaser', Cat Stevens understandably wanted to experiment with more unusual song structures and ambitious arrangements, and the result is a somewhat more stylistically diverse album than its predecessors. As a result it is, if anything, a stronger, more musically satisfying album, and includes new elements such as electric guitar, synthesizer, female backing vocalists and the accomplished keyboard work of Jean Roussel. At the same time, the album retains much of what made Cat's earlier work appealing, and also includes the welcome re-appearance of the bouzouki to add its distinctive sound to `O Caritas'.

The mood of the album is at times somber, reflecting Stevens' continuing spiritual pilgrimage at this time, and his deep feelings perhaps show through most in the opening track `Sitting' and the bleak closing song `Ruins'. Though there are a couple of weaker tracks (such as `Boy...' which has a pleasant arrangements but a rather tedious, over-long lyric, and `Angelsea' which is perhaps too dominated by synthesizer sounds), these can be appreciated as valid musical experiments, and are more than compensated for by other very appealing up-tempo tracks (such as `Sitting', `Can't keep it in' and `O Caritas'). The album contains several lovely ballads, such as `Sweet scarlet' and the madrigal-like `Silent sunlight', whilst the more complex song structure of `18th avenue', with its orchestral interlude and changing rhythms, hints at the direction Cat would take with his next album `Foreigner'. The whole package is enhanced by the crystal clear remastering, and restoration of the stylish original album artwork. Altogether, `Catch bull at four' can be regarded as a very satisfying album which, along with `Tillerman' and `Teaser' ranks among Cat Stevens' best work.

Like all of Cat Stevens' albums - about 2/3 superb .......2004-09-25

This seems to be a trend and applies to at least his first six A&M releases, except FOREIGNER, which was maybe 1/3 superb. Although "Silent Sunlight" and "Sweet Scarlet" are two of the most beautiful songs Cat Stevens ever recorded, I would recommend CATCH BULL AT FOUR on the strength of "18th Avenue" alone. That song is his studio masterpiece, in my opinion. And listen to the chanted chorus in "Angelsea". Supposedly the voices repeatedly chant "Oh, Carly Simon says, oh, Carly, why?". After all, she did have a romance with Cat Stevens shortly before meeting James Taylor. Could Cat Stevens be the subject of "You're So Vain"? Nahhh. The #1 candidate for that dubious honor is still Warren Beatty. Anyway, buy CATCH BULL.

Average customer rating: spiritual americana Rich Heritage Superb Can't walk away from it! Mana from Heaven

American Angels Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anonymous | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gloryland Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King 1000: A Mass for the End of Time / Anonymous 4 A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen ASIN: B0001ADB4Q Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Holy Manna
2. Abbeville
3. Wondrous Love
4. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
5. Jewett
6. Dunlap's Creek
7. New Britain
8. The Morning Trumpet
9. Resignation
10. Poland
11. Wayfaring Stranger
12. Sweet By And By
13. Blooming Vale
14. Idumea (I)/Idumea (II)
15. Sweet Prospect
16. Shall We Gather At The River
17. Amanda
18. Invitation
19. Parting Hand
20. Angel Band

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This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

spiritual americana.......2007-01-06

I have some of the older Anonymous 4 recordings which are more medieval
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!

Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11

Anonymous 4 consistently produces exquisite and authentically beautiful recordings and this one presents early American hymns in ways few groups can manage. Some tunes are highly recognizable while others are 'new' to me but a refreshing reminder of the singing heritage of religious societies in times past. For those who enjoy old hymns and authentic renderings, this is a must buy.

Superb .......2006-08-07

This collection of American Christian music is not only an enthralling musical experience but a spiritually uplifting one as well. Anonymous Four have transferred their luminous vocal quality to a new space with perfect success.

Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07

My only "complaint" about the CD is that I absolutely HAVE to sit and listen to the entire thing whenever I start it up! I usually have music playing in the background while doing other things, but not this one! There are no tracks that I find myself wanting to skip over as in most collections. In fact, I usually find myself going back and listening to selected tracks again (and again and...) after taking the hour+ to listen to the whole thing through once.

These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.

Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08

I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.

Average customer rating: I'm Doin' Things That Haven't Got a Name Yet here we go A Marking Point Unsung Hero An indispensable example of psychedelia

After Bathing at Baxter's Jefferson Airplane Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Crown of Creation Volunteers Surrealistic Pillow Jefferson Airplane Takes Off Bless Its Pointed Little Head ASIN: B0000A0DRX Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. The Ballad Of You & Me & Pooneil
2. A Small Package Of Value Will Come To Yo, Shortly
3. Young Girl Sunday Blues
4. Martha
5. Wild Tyme (H)
6. The Last Wall Of The Castle
7. Rejoyce
8. Watch Her Ride
9. Spare Chaynge
10. Two Heads
11. Won't You Try/Saturday Afternoon
12. The Ballad Of You & Me & Pooneil (Live - Long Version)
13. Martha (Mono Single Version)
14. Two Heads (Alternate Version)
15. Things Are Better In The East

Album Description

Originally released in 1967 (same year but 10 months after Surrealistic Pillow), this RCA/BMG Heritage remastered reissue adds 4 bonus tracks 'The Ballad Of You Me and Pooneil' (live-long version previously unreleased), 'Martha' (single version-mono), 'Two Heads' (alternate version-previously unreleased) & 'Things Are Better In The East' (demo version-previously unreleased). Includes 12-page booklet with extensive liner notes, detailed track listing & rare photos. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

I'm Doin' Things That Haven't Got a Name Yet .......2007-06-16

Read the reviews below to get a sense of the emotional response this album evokes. It's not just a so-called psychedelic album, it's an album of great searching and yearning for an alternate path during times dark with the Vietnam war, the clunky Johnson administration (JKF was still a recent martyr, RFK not yet dead), and the very cold war (Nuclear annihilation anyone?). The baby boomers could not believe the cornucopia of new sounds and experiences available to them, as the radio got looser and everyone began to swap their monophonic record players for high end stereos. This album made no sense to people expecting a continuation of "Pillow", but true fans listened over and over to this record until the grooves were worn out. Something in this album, LSD influenced or not, resonated with a lot of music lovers, and it remains an iconoclastic "screw you" tip o' the hat to the music biz. The Airplane embodied the spirit of the antiestablishmentarianism of the times, a template of non-conformity during a very conformist time (next up, Richard Nixon). Grace Slick et al have become forgotten relics of a time of great passion and desire for a better reality, and god knows we could use a band as rebellious and expressive now. A great aural souvenir of a transitional time in Amerikan culture.

here we go.......2007-06-10

After Bathing At Baxter's isn't quite the outrageous trippy inspiration that many reviewers tend to make it sound. Surprisingly, much of the album is quite listenable and melodic. "Martha", "Wild Tyme", "Watch Her Role" and "Two Heads" are pretty normal songs. Nothing really outrageous about those ones.

The rest of the album is, however, pretty strange. It's also a pretty hard album to give a rating too, because all the experiments probably make it a tricky listen the first few times, but on the other hand, the songs that are melodic and memorable probably are some of Jefferson Airplane's best tunes.

An album worth hearing, and possibly owning. It would probably be wise to save this album for last in your Airplane journey. Just my opinion.

A Marking Point.......2007-06-06

This album was truly a marking point for the band. With the first album being a huge success under their belt, it sounds like they felt they could let the listener into their heads a bit. From start to finish this album is a friendly reminder that experience is what life is about.

Unsung Hero.......2007-05-21

Baxter's is probably the Airplane's finest studio album. No, really! They were at the height of their creative powers, and they took a lot of time in producing this album. They had asked Frank Zappa to produce it, but he was quite busy with his own projects, so they did it themselves. Coming off of their highly successful Surrealistic Pillow, they were clearly working together and developing their music as a unit. With more tracks to work with in the studio, they made full use of them without sounding too cluttered. The songs are well crafted without taking away the sponaneity of what they did in live performances. The album is clearly psychedelic, and the songs are weird, but this is what they were about. This album captures their sound at its finest. There are no real "hits" on this album, which is what I like about it. They were allowed to create music without worrying about Jefferson "airplay."

An indispensable example of psychedelia.......2007-04-18

After Bathing at Baxter's is uncompromising, drug-induced psychedelic music. It could have been produced only on the West Coast and only during the heady experimental era that begun in 1967 and ended before the decade was out. The band's Surrealistic Pillow, released at the beginning of 1967, consisted primarily of radio friendly songs. Baxter's is a wholly different kettle of fish. Although the record sold very well, the last thing that you would call it is commercial. It was never an easy listen. I find that many albums that I thought "out there" when released now sound more or less conventional. Baxter's still sounds as imaginative and avant-garde as it did in 1967. Jorma Kaukonen's guitar and Grace Slick's voice are unique in rock and roll. Whether they are harmonizing or playing off each other Marty Balin and Grace Slick are a perfect paring. Jack Casady really gives his base a good workout. Spencer Dryden shows why a talented drummer is worth his weight in gold (rejoyce). On this record the band members are consistently on the same page. This music is not for everyone. But for those who appreciate the psychedelic genre it is one of the indispensable recordings.

Average customer rating: Townes live in Houston Great Folk Singer Best intro to TVZ Pure genious

Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas Townes Van Zandt Manufacturer: Snapper UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Legend Our Mother the Mountain Flyin' Shoes To Live's to Fly: The Ballad of the Late, Great Townes Van Zandt A Gentle Evening with Townes Van Zandt ASIN: B000089AQO Release Date: 2007-02-05

Tracks:

1. Announcement
2. Pancho & Lefty
3. Mr. Gold and Mr. Mud
4. Don't You Take It Too Bad
5. Two Girls
6. Fraternity Blues
7. If I Needed You
8. Brand New Companion
9. White Freight Liner Blues
10. To Live Is to Fly
11. She Came and She Touched Me
12. Talking Thunderbird Blues
13. Rex's Blues
14. Nine Pound Hammer

Tracks:

1. For the Sake of the Song
2. Chauffer's Blues
3. No Place to Fall
4. Loretta
5. Kathleen
6. Why She's Acting This Way
7. Cocaine Blues
8. Who Do You Love?
9. Tower Song
10. Waiting 'Round to Die
11. Tecumseh Valley
12. Lungs
13. Only Him or Me

Album Details

Culled from Van Zandt's Years of Independently Released Country-folk Records, the Austere Collection of Songs Here Serves, in Effect, as a Greatest-hits Package, Albeit with Glitches, Errant Noises, Goofy Jokes and Witty Anecdotes. Van Zandt's Dry, Narrative Wit was the Source of Influence for Such Singer-songwriters as Lyle Lovett, but One Would Be Hard-pressed to Find a More Simple, Prettier Love Song Than "if I Needed You" (A Hit for Emmylou Harris) Or a More Riveting Ballad Than "Kathleen", Both Sung with Focused Precision. The Old Quarter Falls as Silent as a Church. "Brand New Companion" Shows off Van Zandt's Blues-picking Expertise. "Talking Thunderbird Blues" Demonstrates his Wit. One of his Best Creations, "For the Sake of the Song", Shows off his Poetic Strength. This is the Place to Start If You Are Just Entering the Parched, Spare Domain of Townes Van Zandt. By Album's End, You Will Be Thirsty for More.

Customer Reviews:

Townes live in Houston.......2007-05-30

A great cd for those of us who were not blessed to see and hear Townes Van Zandt live during his lifetime. If you have never experienced the unbelievable talent of this Texas Troubadour, then this is the perfect cd to make his acquaintance and fall in love.

Great Folk Singer.......2007-05-23

I haven't listened to this since about 1985 which I had on an album and I was very glad to be able to purchase it on C.D. It has brought back some old memories and inspired me to play some more of his songs on guitar, some of which I learned from my guitar teacher when I was a teenager. I hope more people buy this and realize how good of an artist Townes Van Zandt is and know he is the person who wrote the song "Pancho and Lefty"- not Willie Nelson. Thanks Amazon for providing me the access to be able to get this recording again.

Best intro to TVZ.......2007-05-14

If you are new to Townes Van Zandt, this is a great first purchase. It is Townes at his best - live, relaxed, and having fun.

Pure genious.......2007-03-08

Everyone who loves or even likes singer/songwriters has to buy this CD... It is without a doubt one of the top five finest cd's ever made...

Buy this as soon as possible.

Peace.

Average customer rating: Ultimate music for every time of day and every mood Would give 5 stars if sound quality where better Great collection for a great price 20 Fabulous Discs

Rhapsody in Blue - Ultimate Piano Collection [20 CD Set] Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Clementi | Clementi, Muzio | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Paisiello | Paisiello, Giovanni | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rubinstein | Rubinstein, Anton | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Impromptus | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Intermezzos | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Airs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars [20 CD Set] Rendezvous of Angels - Concert Collection [20 CD Set] Little Night Music - Ultimate Mozart Collection [20 CD Set] Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set] Classical Evolution: Spanish Guitar Music ASIN: B00012QLSW Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
2. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
3. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
4. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
5. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
6. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
7. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
8. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
9. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
10. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
11. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
12. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Allegro - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
2. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
3. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante ... - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
4. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegro - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
5. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Andante - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
6. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegretto - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Andante Grazioso: Thema/Variation 1 - Margarete Babinsky
2. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Menuetto - Margarete Babinsky
3. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Alla Turca (Allegretto) - Margarete Babinsky
4. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro - Margarete Babinsky
5. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Adagio - Margarete Babinsky
6. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro Assai - Margarete Babinsky
7. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegro Moderato - Margarete Babinsky
8. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Andante Cantabile - Margarete Babinsky
9. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegretto - Margarete Babinsky
10. 12 Variations K.265: Ah, Vous Dirai-Je, Maman: Theme/Variation ... - Margarete Babinsky

Tracks:

1. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
2. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Larghetto - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
3. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Rondo - Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Allegro Moderato - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Adagio Cantabile - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Rondo - Presto - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
7. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro Con Spirito - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
8. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio E Cantabile - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
9. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Presto - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Anton Dikov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Anton Dikov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Anton Dikov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Overture Coriolan Op.62 - Dresdner Philharmonic
5. Overture Leonore No.2, Op.72 - Dresdner Philharmonic

Tracks:

1. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Grave - Allegro - Di Molto E ... - Istvan Szekely
2. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Adagio Cantabile - Istvan Szekely
3. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Rondo - Allegro - Istvan Szekely
4. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Adagio Sostenuto - Istvan Szekely
5. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Allegretto - Istvan Szekely
6. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Presto Agitato - Istvan Szekely
7. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Allegro Assai - Istvan Szekely
8. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Andante Con Moto - Istvan Szekely
9. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto - Istvan Szekely
10. Rondo a Capriccio Op.129: Die Wut er Den Verlorenen - Jennd

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Allegro Maestoso - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Sandor Falvai
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Romanze. Larghetto - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Sandor Falvai
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Rondo. Vivace - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Sandor Falvai
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Maestoso - Adam Harasiewicz, Warsaw Philharmonic National Orchestra Of Poland
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Larghetto - Adam Harasiewicz, Warsaw Philharmonic National Orchestra Of Poland
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Allegro Vivace - Adam Harasiewicz, Warsaw Philharmonic National Orchestra Of Poland

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Grave - Doppio Movimento [Liv - Ivo Pogoreuch
2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Scherzo [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
3. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Marche Fune. Lento [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
4. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Finale. Presto [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
5. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Allegro Maestoso [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
6. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Molto Vivace [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
7. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Largo [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
8. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Presto Ma Non Tanto [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
9. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 1 in a Minor [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
10. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 2 in a Flat [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
11. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 3 in F Sharp [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch

Tracks:

1. Nocturne in B Major Op.9, No. 3 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
2. Etude in G Flat Major Op.10, No. 5 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
3. Etude in B Minor Op.25, No. 1 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
4. Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor Op. 20 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
5. Scherzo No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op. 31 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
6. Waltz No. 1 in E Flat Major Op. 18 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
7. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 1 in G Minor [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
8. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 2 in C Major [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
9. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 3 in a Flat Major [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
10. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 4 in B Flat Minor [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
11. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 1 in C Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic
12. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 2 in B Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic
13. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 3 in D Flat Major [Live] - Kemal Gekic
14. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 4 in C Sharp Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Affettuoso - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
2. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Intermezzo. Andantino Grazioso - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
3. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Vivace - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
4. Introduction and Allegro Appassionato Op.92 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
5. Concerto Allegro With Introduction Op.134 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman

Tracks:

1. Rustle of Spring Op.32, No.6 - Jennd
2. Novelette in F Major Op.21, No.1 - Jennd
3. Songs Without Words: E Major Op.19, No.1 - Jennd
4. Songs Without Words: F Sharp Minor Op.30, No.6 - Jennd
5. Songs Without Words: Duetto in F Major Op.38, No.6 - Jennd
6. Songs Without Words: G Major Op.62, No.1 - Jennd
7. Songs Without Words: Spring Song in a Major Op.62, No.6 - Jennd
8. Intermezzo in a Major, Op.76, No.6 - Jennd
9. Intermezzo in a Minor Op.76, No.7 - Jennd
10. Intermezzo in a Major Op.118, No.2 - Jennd
11. Intermezzo in E Flat Minor Op.118, No.6 - Jennd
12. Lyric Pieces: Arietta Op.12, No.1 - Jennd
13. Lyric Pieces: Folkevise Op.12, No.5 - Jennd
14. Lyric Pieces: Butterfly Op.43, No.1 - Jennd
15. Lyric Pieces: To Spring Op.43, No.6 - Jennd
16. Lyric Pieces: Notturno Op.54, No.4 - Jennd
17. Lyric Pieces: Bryllupsdag Pa Troldhaugen Op.65, No.6 - Jennd
18. Saisons Op.37b, No. 6 Juin Barcarolle - Jennd
19. Chant Sans Paroles: Souvenir de Hapsal Op.2, No.3 - Jennd
20. Melody in F Op.3, No.1 - Jennd
21. Humoresque in G Flat Major Op.101, No.7 - Jennd

Tracks:

1. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Theme: Andante - Jennd
2. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 1 - Jennd
3. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 2 - Jennd
4. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 3 - Jennd
5. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 4 - Jennd
6. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 5 - Jennd
7. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Pito - Jennd
8. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 1 in C Major - Jennd
9. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 2 in a Flat Major - Jennd
10. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 6 in F Minor - Jennd
11. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 1 in C Minor - Jennd
12. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 2 in E Flat Major - Jennd
13. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 3 in G Flat Major - Jennd
14. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 4 in a Flat Major - Jennd

Tracks:

1. Sonata in a Major D.959: Allegro - Michael Endres
2. Sonata in a Major D.959: Andantino - Michael Endres
3. Sonata in a Major D.959: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Michael Endres
4. Sonata in a Major D.959: Rondo: Allegretto - Michael Endres
5. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Molto Moderato - Michael Endres
6. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Andante Sostenuto - Michael Endres
7. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Michael Endres
8. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Michael Endres

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto ... - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Adagio - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto E ... - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Non Troppo - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Appassionato - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Andante - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Giocoso - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Adagio ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Agitato ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Moderato - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Deciso - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Marziale, Un ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Animato - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
7. Fantasy on Hungarian Folk-Tunes - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
8. Polonaise Brillante (After Weber) - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
9. Fantasy on Weber's FreischVilmos Fischer

Tracks:

1. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
2. Pictures at an Exhibition: Gnomus. Sempre Vivo
3. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Commodo Assai E Con ...
4. Pictures at an Exhibition: Il Vechhio Castello (The Old Castle) . ...
5. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Non Tanto, Pesamente
6. Pictures at an Exhibition: Tuileries. Allegretto Non Troppo, ...
7. Pictures at an Exhibition: Bydlo. Sempre Moderato, Pesante
8. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Tranquillo
9. Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Chickens in Their Shells. ...
10. Pictures at an Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle. ...
11. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
12. Pictures at an Exhibition: Limoges. Le MarchThe Market Place) . ...
13. Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombae. Sepulcrum Romanum. Largo
14. Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua. Adante ...
15. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Hut on Fowls' Legs - Baba-Yaga. Allegro
16. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of Kiev - Allegro Alla ...
17. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in E Flat Major. Andante Moderato
18. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in B Flat Minor. Andante Non ...
19. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in C Sharp Minor. Andante Con ...
20. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 1 Intermezzo in a Minor (Allegro Non Assai)
21. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 2 Intermezzo in a Major (Andante Teneramente)
22. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 3 Ballad in G Minor (Allegro Energico)
23. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 4 Intermezzo in F Minor (Andante - Allegretto
24. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 5 Romance in F Major (Andante - ...)
25. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 6 Intermezzo in E Flat Minor (Andante, ...)

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Moderato - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Adagio ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Largo - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov

Tracks:

1. Prde Op.3, No.2 - Margarete Babinsky
2. Mdie Op.3, No.3 - Margarete Babinsky
3. Polichinelle Op.3, No.4 - Margarete Babinsky
4. Moment Musical Op.16, No.3 - Margarete Babinsky
5. Moment Musical Op.16, No.5 - Margarete Babinsky
6. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op.42 - Margarete Babinsky
7. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
8. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
9. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
10. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
11. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
12. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
13. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
14. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
15. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
16. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
17. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
18. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
19. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
20. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
21. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
22. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
23. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
24. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
25. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
26. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
27. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
28. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
29. Prde Op.23, No.5 - Margarete Babinsky

Tracks:

1. Rhapsody in Blue - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
2. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
3. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio. Andante Con Moto - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
4. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro Agitato - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
5. American in Paris - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart

Album Description

This amazing 20-CD set truly is the ultimate piano collection! With over 20 hours of the greatest piano classics, from Mozart's priceless Piano Concertos and Sonatas to Gershwin's legendary Rhapsody in Blue, this set is a must have for everyone's collection. So sit back, relax and drift away on the beautiful melodic waves of classical piano at its very best.

Customer Reviews:

Ultimate music for every time of day and every mood.......2007-07-03

With 20 CDs in the collection, we have classical music for every mood and atime of day.

Would give 5 stars if sound quality where better.......2007-06-30

This Classical collection is one of great length and breadth ,and is well worth purchasing ,if you want an abundance of music at a low price.The sound quality is decent,however it is not great.This set will not provide you with the crisp,clear sound quality of a RCA,CBS or other well known label,so some classical aficionados may not appreciate it much.It all depends on what your looking for ,I guess.

Great collection for a great price.......2007-06-27

I did not expect much in buying this collection, but I was greatly surpeised. There were no reviews of the product at the time, and I bought the collection simply as a sampler of many great piano pieces. Most of the recordings are exquisite and of decent recording quality. This collection was well worth the price.

20 Fabulous Discs.......2007-06-08

I am surprised that this set has been out for 4 years and nobody reviewed it here yet. This is a lovely and occasionally amazing compilation. I was moved by many of the compositions. I really enhanced my classical music collection with this set. You have so many legends here to enjoy, from Bach to Brahms, Mozart to Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Gershwin, and more. If you love classical piano music and don't already have most of these works then this is a must buy for you. The price may go up, but I was fortunate to cash in on the $17.97 price. Quite a bargain for 20 fabulous discs.

Jazz Music:

1. At the Movies
2. Attitude Adjustment
3. Bennie Green
4. Best of Contemporary Jazz, Vol. 2
5. Big Band Themes
6. Blue Moods
7. Blue Sun
8. Buddy Bolden's Blues [Import]
9. Cafe Society
10. Caravan of Dreams

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